Quick definitions from WordNet (note)▸ noun:a characteristic emotional quality ("It ended on a sour note")▸ noun:a brief written record ("He made a note of the appointment")▸ noun:a short personal letter▸ noun:a comment or instruction (usually added) ("His notes were appended at the end of the article")▸ noun:a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound ("The singer held the note too long")▸ noun:a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling ("There was a note of uncertainty in his voice")▸ noun:a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time ("I had to co-sign his note at the bank")▸ noun:a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) ("He peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes")▸ noun:high status importance owing to marked superiority▸ verb:observe with care or pay close attention to ("Take note of this chemical reaction")▸ verb:make mention of ("They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing")▸ verb:make a written note of ("She noted everything the teacher said that morning")▸ verb:notice or perceive ("She noted that someone was following her")
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